Shinjuku

Full of energy and power, flourishing as the core of the Tokyo Metropolis.

The west area is neatly lined up with skyscrapers.
The east side is the most crowded one in Tokyo.
The south area is scattered with new tourist spots.Shinjuku is a district of entertainment.

Recommended routes in this area
Staying in this area
Tips for affordable trips

  

• from Tokyo Station JR Chuo Line Special Rapid(about 14 minutes)
  →Shinjuku
  time required ：about 14 minutes fare：190 yen (one way)
• from Tokyo Station Tokyo Metoro Marunouchi Line(about 19 minutes)
  →Shinjuku
  time required ：about 19 minutes fare：190 yen (one way)
• from Tokyo Station JR Yamanote Line Bound for Ueno,Ikebukuro
  (about 2 minutes) →Akihabara →JR Sobu Line(about 17 minutes) →Shinjuku
  time required ：about 23 minutes fare：190 yen (one way)

Shinjuku Station

Shinjuku Station is considered to be the terminal for West Tokyo. It is known for its vast selection of shops and restaurants inside the station building as well as its underground mall and famous department stores in the area.

Access

•JR Tamate Line, JR Chuo Line, JR Sobu Line, JR Saikyo Line, JR Shonan Shinjuku Line, Odakyu Line,Keio Line,Keio New Line, sToei Shinjuku Line,Toei Oedo Line,the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Stop at shinjuku station

Shinjuku Station,West Exit,Denki-Gai

Various electronics stores are packed right in front of the West exit.

Access

•Right outside the West exit of JR Shinjuku Station.

Tokyo Tocho (Metropolitan Government Building)

Three tall buildings. The observatory room open to the public is popular.* A new exit on the first floor of Tokyo Metorpolitan Government Building No.1 which leads to Tocho-mae Sta. on the Toei Subway Oedo Line will be available starting from August 25 (Monday).

Access

•JR and Toei Subway Oedo Line Shinjuku --> Tochomae. About 2 minutes' walk

Tokyo Opera City and New National Theater, Tokyo

A culture complex with an opera theater, concert halls, restaurants and shops.

Access

•Within 5-minute walk from the East Exit of Hatsudai Sta. on the Keio New Line/ Toei Subway Shinjuku Line. (Tokyo Opera City Building is directly connected to Hatsudai Sta.) From JR Shinjuku West Exit, take bus (10 minutes). From Toei Subway Oedo Line: Nishishinjuku Gochome A2 Exit, 17 minutes' walk.

Kabuki-Cho

One of Japan's famous entertainment zones with restaurants including bars, fancy traditional Japanese restaurants and fast food chains, movie theaters and game places.

Access

•5 Minutes Walk from East exit of JR Shinjuku station and crossing Yasukuni street.

Hanazono-Jinja (Hanazono Shrine)

An important shrine that formerly belonged to the Naito Shinjuku Family that lived here during the Edo era. Every year late in May, a big festival is held.an antique fair is held from early morning on Sunday . *the fair will be cancelled on the day when other special events are held or in case of inclement weather.

Access

•From Shinjuku Station East Exit, walk along Yasukuni-Dori, turn to the left at Meiji-Dori. About 10 minutes' walk.

•3-minute walk from B3 Exit of Shinjuku-sanchome sta. on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line or the Toei Subway Shinjuku Line

•7-minute walk from East Exit of Shinjuku sta. onthe JR Line, the Odakyu Line, or the Keio Line

Suehirotei

The only "Yose" (storyteller's theater) which remains in Shinjuku. Rakugo, Mandan and magic performances are available.

Access

•JR Shinjuku: Toei Subway Shinjuku Line --> Shinjuku Sanchome C4 Exit, turn to the right --> the building on the left side.

•7-minute walk from East Exit of Shinjuku sta. on the JR

•1-minute walk from B2 Exit of Shinjuku-sanchome sta. on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line.

•1-minute walk from C4 Exit of Shinjuku-sanchome on the Toei Subway Shinjuku Line.

•7-minute walk from East Exit of Shinjuku sta. on the JR line, Odakyu Line and Keio Line.

Shinjuku Gyoen (National Garden)

The Garden was once the Naito Family's residence. Cherry blossoms in spring and chrysanthemums in autumn are very popular.

Access

To Shinjuku Gate•5-minute walk from Shinjuku-gyoenmae sta. on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line.
* 3-minute walk from the Exit 5 of Shinjuku-sanchome sta. on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line.

•5-minute walk from C1&C5 exit of Shinjuku-sanchome sta. on the Toei Subway Shinjuku Line.

To Sendagaya Gate•5-minute walk from A5 exit of Kukuritsu-Kyogijo sta. on the Toei Subway Oedo Line.
* 5-minute walk from Sendagaya sta. on the JR Sobu Line.

To Okido Gate•5-minute walk from Exit 2 of Shinjuku-gyoenmae sta. on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line.

•5-minute walk from Sendagaya sta. on the JR Sobu Line.

Jingu Gaien

Various kinds of sports facilities and art galleries are available. There are also several paths with nice foliage. Excellent for a taking a walk.

Access

•JR Shibuya: the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line --> Gaienmae: 15 minutes' walk (Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium) , 10 minutes' walk (National Stadium)

<to Jingu Ball Park>
•5-minute walk from Exit3 of Gaienmae sta. on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line.

•13-minute walk from Shinanomaehi sta. on the JR SobuLine.

•15-minute walk from Sendagaya sta. on the JR SobuLine.

•13-minute walk A2 Exit of Kokuritsu-Kyogijo sta. on the Toei Subway OedoLine.

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